Ripe fresh purple figs with rosy centers and luscious fresh green figs
can make perfect cocktail fare. Allow 1 fig, quartered, for each guest. For
each fig, cut 2 thin slices of prosciutto lengthwise into halves. Wrap a
half slice around each fig quarter so that it looks like a rose. To serve,
sprinkle with fresh lime juice and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish
with fresh mint sprigs.
Another favorite:  Slice each fig lengthwise into halves, 1 fig per
person.  Into each half, spoon 1 teaspoon of Pecan Cream Cheese (see
below). Sprinkle with finely chopped pecans. PECAN CREAM CHEESE 1/2 cup
shelled pecans 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1. Chop pecans coarsely in a
food processor fitted with a steel blade. 2. Add softened cream cheese and
process until smooth.  Scrape out with a rubber spatula, cover, and
refrigerate until ready to use. Makes 1 cup.